United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
      (USCCB)
   This term refers to the official organization of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the United States; the USCCB, whose headquarters is in Washington, D.C., is responsible for the implementation of the religious, charitable, educational, and social work of the U.S. bishops both in the United States and abroad.

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